Tyre pressures

[BigAlan]

The dash in front of you can show all sorts of parameters, just behind the left hand grip is a button you can flick to go between the different displays, tyre pressure front and rear, battery voltage, average mpg, current mpg and other stuff I can't remember, I always leave my tyre pressure display on so I can see if one is going down, like it did in Belgium a while ago.

Alan

[Kwikasfuki]

So seriously,
                   I pick up my GTR tomorrow on a 09 plate, first time I have ever owned a Kawasaki.

                  I have been looking at this site now for a week or so and have noticed you writing about this tyre sensor. How does that work then on the dash ?

The TPS sensor transmits using wireless to the EC which then submits the info to the onboard display using the CANBUS

Both the front and rear tyre PSI are displayed. The TPS isn't accurate so you should use a calibrated tyre pressure device to ensure you are at the correct PSI. However, the TPS tends to be about +1 PSI out. The values increase as you ride due to the tyre (and consequently the air) getting hotter.

It works well.

[routemaster]

Hi

On the left handlebar is a lever/button at the front which will when pulled towards you will cycle on to the next bit of the multi-function display - the display includes Battery Voltage, Outside Temp, average mpg, current mpg, remaining fuel in miles left and finally the TPS readings front and rear tyre pressures

Kind regards

Steve

So seriously,
                   I pick up my GTR tomorrow on a 09 plate, first time I have ever owned a Kawasaki.

                  I have been looking at this site now for a week or so and have noticed you writing about this tyre sensor. How does that work then on the dash ?

[viper]

Been riding today when the outside temps were 30 -31 degs, the rear tyre pressure as shown on the TPS was 42 when cold, as the temps rose through the day it never went over 44 psi mostly it was 43.  high speeds and tight corners, so tyres were getting plenty of use 

surprises me that the tyre pressure does not rise more in these conditions

[routemaster]

I believe the various compounds, I think silica is the key one, they use in the tyres are designed to keep the tyres at a constant temp/pressure - regardless of how hot/cold the outside temp is or how hard you are working the tyres.

Steve

Been riding today when the outside temps were 30 -31 degs, the rear tyre pressure as shown on the TPS was 42 when cold, as the temps rose through the day it never went over 44 psi mostly it was 43.  high speeds and tight corners, so tyres were getting plenty of use 

surprises me that the tyre pressure does not rise more in these conditions

[coman37]

So seriously,
                   I pick up my GTR tomorrow on a 09 plate, first time I have ever owned a Kawasaki.

                  I have been looking at this site now for a week or so and have noticed you writing about this tyre sensor. How does that work then on the dash ?

Hi Trousersnake,     Ignore the smug posh people with their 2010/2011/2012 GTR's. Us normal folk with the 07-09 Classic GTR do not have this h/bar toggle. We have to shuffle forward and reach between the clocks (while swerving all over the road) and use those buttons to scroll through menus, be aware that the TPS does not display at a standstill !!! You will have to start moving (then the ABS warning light will also go out).  Hope you enjoy your GTR

Coman

[Kwikasfuki]

You could do this mod

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,1165.0.html